KRISTINE AMBATA
Pal Subdivision, Batinguel, Dumaguete City,Negros Oriental
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with 10 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Patient-oriented Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
NEGROS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed assessments; Provided intravenous therapy; Complex wound care; Monitored various drainage devices, etc
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Contributed to reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Collaborated daily with physicians and health care team to achieve optimum patient care
- Initiated perioperative and medical teaching in accordance with clients’ needs, including assessment and documentation
- Initiate and provide intravenous therapy, perform blood transfusions
- Responsible for care and monitoring of post-surgical patients.
Community Care Worker 2
Hammond Care
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Delivered wide range of ‘in home’ and/or aged care services according to care requirements and care plans of each client
- Enable each client to have opportunity to succeed at activities of daily living which promote dignity, self-respect and maintain client’s quality of life and abilities
- Maintain and update care activities and client status in clients’ notes and ensured completion of all documentation, while maintaining confidentiality.
Emergency Nurse Trainee (Reliever)
Silliman University Medical Center Foundation, Inc.
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Assist doctors and work with emergency medical technicians in helping people in pain and possibly life-threatening trauma
- To provide care, monitor health conditions, plan long-term care needs, administer medicine, use medical equipment, perform minor medical operations, and advise patients and their families on illness, care and continued care after hospital stay.
- Cared for as many as 6 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care
- Performed thorough physical assessments on each patient upon arrival to emergency department, identifying urgent medical concerns and initiating appropriate interventions
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to their concerns and addressing their questions regarding treatment options
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, triaging, and treating emergency room patients
Staff Nurse 2/Team Leader
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Acts as Charge Nurse of department in absence of CN
- Assigned in treatment Room and Observation room, performing clinic routines and procedures
- Assisting Panel Physician for Immigration medical examination of patients for CANADA/NEW ZEALAND/AUSTRALIA
- Monitor stock items; makes purchase request and material request for replenishment of items
- Assist the needs of the clinic nurses as possible
- Responsible in updating and monitoring of the schedule of the staffs as per department’s needs
- Initiate emergency and resuscitative measures as needed.
Staff Nurse 3
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Responsible in taking vital sign of patients, sending invoices to designated clinic doctors
- Assists Physician in examining patients
- Ushered patients for Admission, properly coordinated with Nursing Supervisor on duty and Admission Officer
- Assisting clinic doctors in absence of Clinic Assistant Nurses
- Giving patient’s injection (IM injections, SQ injections)
- Carrying out doctor’s order for IV Cannulation/Injection
- Basic Life Support Provider.
Occupational Health Nurse
Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino
07.2010 - 01.2011
- To ensure safety standards are met
- Coordinate health care services for injured workers, as well as facilitate effective communication between injured workers and management
- Managing medical records
- Teaching workers about ways to be more responsible in the workplace.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
Volunteer Staff Nurse
Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (District Hospital)
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Provide direct care by assisting patients with hygiene and general cleanliness
- Ensure that all oral medications are administered on time and that any IVs or injections are handled properly
- Check and record patients’ vitals such as pulse, blood pressure and temperature
- Take patients’ histories and ensure that are recorded accurately in facility database
- Monitor and observe patients to determine changes in their conditions and report any significant changes to senior staff or nurse supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Riverside College
Bacolod City, Province Of Negros Occidental, PhilippinesSkills
- Patient Care
- Infection control measures
- Patient Safety
- Medication and IV administration
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Surgical Nursing
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Active Listening
Certification
- Assigned as Team leader in Pulmonology/Rheumatology/Hematology Department, 08/2015
- Basic and Advanced Life Support, 08/2011-07/2018
- Passed the Saudi Council Licensure Examination, 06/27/2011, 11-RN-0050436
- Passed the Nursing Licensure Examination, 02/18/2009, 0534457 (Philippines)
Professional Development
- Riverside College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, 2004, 2008
- Negros Oriental State University, 1999, 2004
References
- Ms. Lovely Silva, ER Nurse, Silliman University Medical Centre, 09956305042
- Mr. Bonner Garth, ER Nurse, Silliman University Medical Center
Timeline
Staff Nurse
NEGROS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
02.2020 - 01.2023
Community Care Worker 2
Hammond Care
09.2018 - 04.2019
Emergency Nurse Trainee (Reliever)
Silliman University Medical Center Foundation, Inc.
02.2018 - 05.2018
Staff Nurse 2/Team Leader
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
08.2015 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse 3
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group
08.2011 - 08.2015
Occupational Health Nurse
Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino
07.2010 - 01.2011
Volunteer Staff Nurse
Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (District Hospital)
02.2010 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Riverside College
- Assigned as Team leader in Pulmonology/Rheumatology/Hematology Department, 08/2015
- Basic and Advanced Life Support, 08/2011-07/2018
- Passed the Saudi Council Licensure Examination, 06/27/2011, 11-RN-0050436
- Passed the Nursing Licensure Examination, 02/18/2009, 0534457 (Philippines)
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